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hello Dr, i hv been detected with IBD-Ulcerative colitis 2 yrs back. I hv been put on prednisolone from then several times with max dose of 60 mg. along with mesalamine 800mg 2-3 times a day i am having on regular basis. the condition goes bad after few days of stopping steroids. now Dr has given me azoran-100 mg daily along with mesacol and wysolone 40 mg and tapering down. now i am good with the effect of medicine,but i am in my 30's and got married recently.. my query is - 1)is UC curable by diet control or any other means? 2)for how long one can take azoran and steroid as they hv side effects? 3)can i plan for my family taking these medicines? 4)how to keep in remission stage as to lead a normal life and to improve quality of life?
Thanks and Regards.
Tue, 28 Jun 2016
Internal Medicine Specialist, Dr. Ivo Ditah's Response
Hi,
While diet control is a good adjunct to treatment, alone, it is not able. I will suggest that you associate this with drugs for best results.
I wish you well.
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Can Ulcerative Colitis Be Cured By Diet Control?
Hi, While diet control is a good adjunct to treatment, alone, it is not able. I will suggest that you associate this with drugs for best results. I wish you well.